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Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breaking down of food into smaller components, to a form that can be absorbed, for instance, into a blood stream. Digestion is a form of catabolism; a break-down of macro food molecules to smaller ones.

Study: Bacterial colonization of infants' guts does not occur before birth

It is well known that each person's gut bacteria is vital for digestion and overall health, but when does that gut microbiome start?

10 May 2021

Stomach-specific protein plays a key role in the progression of obesity

Scientists believe a stomach-specific protein plays a major role in the progression of obesity, according to new research in Scientific Reports.

4 May 2021

Building world’s first prototype to track moving tumors with real-time MRI during proton therapy

Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf want to build the world's first prototype that tracks moving tumors with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in real time during proton therapy.

19 Apr 2021

Could a tuna-derived protein inhibit SARS-CoV-2?

A recent study in the journal Food Chemistry draws attention to the need for finding nutritional supplements with potential SARS-CoV-2 inhibition effects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 Apr 2021

Targeting brain protein may lead to new therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative disorders

Neurological disorders are the number one cause of disability in the world, leading to seven million deaths each year. Yet few treatments exist for these diseases, which progressively diminish a person's ability to move and think.

16 Apr 2021

Cocoa consumption improves health of obese mice with liver disease

Supplementation of cocoa powder in the diet of high-fat-fed mice with liver disease markedly reduced the severity of their condition, according to a new study by Penn State researchers, who suggest the results have implications for people.

15 Apr 2021

Could cow's milk provide some passive immunity against COVID-19?

Researchers at the Department of Animal Health, University of Cordoba, Córdoba, Spain, speculate that bovine milk consumption – specifically from cows with resistance to bovine coronaviruses – may potentially provide at least some degree of protection from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The article is available to read in full on the Frontiers in Immunology website.

13 Apr 2021

Study offers localized treatment direction for a cause of Crohn's disease

People with Crohn's disease are typically treated with powerful anti-inflammatory medications that act throughout their body, not just in their digestive tract, creating the potential for unintended, and often serious, side effects.

7 Apr 2021

HCAs are a promising risk indicator of type 2 diabetes

A series of studies led by researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University have revealed that hyocholic acid and its derivatives (collectively known as HCAs), a component of bile acids that facilitate fat digestion, are a promising risk indicator of type 2 diabetes.

1 Apr 2021

High-fiber diet can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake

A short-term intervention in daily fiber consumption can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake, according to a study led by University of California, Irvine researchers. The research was recently published by the American Society for Microbiology.

26 Mar 2021

Researchers develop tools to detect chemical signals between the brain and immune system

If it seems like your stomach has a mind of its own, you're not wrong. University of Cincinnati assistant professor Ashley Ross says your body is full of neurons that regulate digestion, inflammation and a host of other biological processes.

22 Mar 2021

New technique uses cell's own recycling machinery to destroy disease-causing proteins

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a way to use a cell's own recycling machinery to destroy disease-causing proteins, a technology that could produce entirely new kinds of drugs.

18 Mar 2021

New tumor-penetrating therapy may improve outcomes in patients with pancreatic cancer

Every 12 minutes, someone in the United States dies of pancreatic cancer, which is often diagnosed late, spreads rapidly and has a five-year survival rate at approximately 10 percent.

9 Mar 2021

New Nature Communications publication by Mann & Theis Groups harnesses the benefits of large-scale peptide collisional cross section (CCS) measurements and deep learning for 4D-proteomics

Bruker Corporation today announces a seminal publication from the groups of Professors Matthias Mann and Fabian Theis in the journal Nature Communications with the title ‘Deep learning the collisional cross sections of the peptide universe from a million experimental values’ by Florian Meier et al.

From Bruker Daltonics 4 Mar 2021

Research shows a causal relationship between neonatal antibody production and maternal microbiota

A healthy system of gut bacteria, or microbiota, is crucial to health: Gut bacteria not only aid with digestion, but also play an important role in the body's immune response. Infants, however, are not born with full-fledged gut microbiota, which makes it difficult for them to fight off intestinal infections.

3 Mar 2021

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Study: Bacterial colonization of infants' guts does not occur before birth

Stomach-specific protein plays a key role in the progression of obesity

Building world’s first prototype to track moving tumors with real-time MRI during proton therapy

Could a tuna-derived protein inhibit SARS-CoV-2?

Targeting brain protein may lead to new therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative disorders

Cocoa consumption improves health of obese mice with liver disease

Could cow's milk provide some passive immunity against COVID-19?

Study offers localized treatment direction for a cause of Crohn's disease

HCAs are a promising risk indicator of type 2 diabetes

High-fiber diet can significantly alter the gut microbiome and nutrient intake

Researchers develop tools to detect chemical signals between the brain and immune system

New technique uses cell's own recycling machinery to destroy disease-causing proteins

New tumor-penetrating therapy may improve outcomes in patients with pancreatic cancer

New Nature Communications publication by Mann & Theis Groups harnesses the benefits of large-scale peptide collisional cross section (CCS) measurements and deep learning for 4D-proteomics

Research shows a causal relationship between neonatal antibody production and maternal microbiota

Researchers study the digestion process of drug-loaded DNA nanostructures in real time

Study: COVID-19 infection in pregnancy does not increase risk of stillbirth or neonatal death

Novel gel electrophoresis method for MS-based quantification of protein biomarkers

Bay Area cities go to war over gas stoves in homes and restaurants

Researchers develop non-cereal crop to enhance yields and consumer health

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